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Court ruling on foreign pilots awaited
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 08/08/2025
» Although Thai airlines are not currently using foreign pilots to fly domestic routes, the practice could resume next year as the Administrative Court has yet to rule on a temporary injunction sought by Thai pilots to prevent it.
Tourism Ministry to ask Laos to waive visas for Chinese tourists
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/10/2024
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry is urging Laos to waive visa requirements for Chinese tourists returning from Thailand, as suggested by Thai tourism operators.
SAT-1 terminal's lounges at Suvarnabhumi drawing few passengers
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/07/2024
» Airport lounges and day rooms at the new satellite terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province remain quiet due to lack of international flights despite having been open for almost a year, according to Miracle Group, an operator of airport lounges and hotels.
Minister cools on visitor insurance
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/12/2023
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry says a universal insurance plan for tourists may not be necessary as the compensation sum for healthcare in the past was much lower than the expenses anticipated for an expansive insurance plan.
Tourist trap
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2023
» The pandemic has made every country realise their economies cannot thrive with closed borders.
Free visas not enough for Chinese revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/09/2023
» Though the government is mulling offering free visas to Chinese tourists to rev up demand, the market has been hammered by economic woes and a weak currency, which when coupled with flight and staff shortages could mean the scheme will have little impact, says the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).